Archive - 24 May 2017

At least three people are affected in the twin explosions, say cops. 

The opposition twisted his words to create trouble, says FT minister. 

The media's early fuel price updates are erroneous and have resulted in indirect losses, says M'sia Petrol Dealers Association.

Malacca police deny report saying the man died in police custody. 

Former broker Kelvin Ang Wee Keng was fined S$9,000 for bribing an analyst to expedite a favourable valuation report.

'I don't know about that because it is not my duty to interfere in the process by the audit department.'

Report is available online and on display at 10 locations in Penang. 

G Manivannan however, refuses to confirm the matter. 

COMMENT | PM Najib is using various methods to deprive the opposition of funding as GE14 looms, says former premier. 

Minister shows the formula to estimate pre-election funding for the two former Umno leaders.

This is the second consecutive week for a fuel price hike since April 20.

The comment, drawn from a transcript of a phone call between the two, is likely to raise questions about Trump's handling of secrets.

Khairul Nizam Abd Ghani claims he was slapped by a housing development manager.

UPDATED 7PM | How much was collected? How much was spent? How much was left? – Nazri wants these three questions answered.

State exco Abdul Malik Kassim says the five will be relegated to other jobs within ZPP, which does not involve them handling zakat money.

UPDATED 5.54PM | 'I have never broken any of my promises. When I say I will take action, I will take action'.

UPDATED 5.40PM | Among the Malays who chose an opposition candidate however, Hadi is the top pick.

In the wee hours of this morning, May 24, 2017, two men had been executed at Sungai Buloh Prison - a Chinese Malaysian and Yong Kar Mun, 48 who was sentenced to death in 2009 for armed robbery.

UPDATED 5.50PM | Also listed in the survey together with eight names from Harapan was PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Precedents have been set in countries such as the UK, Australia and India, says former top judge Gopal Sri Ram. 

'Najib aware Kit Siang is afraid of the Malays realising DAP is the most powerful (party) in Harapan'.

Call comes with announcement of Geely Automobile’s acquisition of a stake in Proton Holdings.

The police are also investigating claims of proselytisation made against Pastor Koh. 

PAS No 2 says internal battle in Harapan is expected to intensify when the time comes to fight for seats.

Amanah leader also finds the claim that the book contains elements of proselytisation to be baseless.

UPDATED 3.30PM | DRB-Hicom promises that the Proton brand will remain and continue to grow.

This is the first complaint that the Penang Taskforce on Custodial Deaths has received this year. 

Martial law on the island of Mindanao would remain in place for a year if necessary, says president.

It'll be held by Caged, a citizen's action group, at Dataran Merdeka every last Saturday of the month.

MP SPEAKS | For Harapan victory in GE14, avoid shortcuts and jumping to conclusions.

FOCUS | Malaysian authorities must come clean on their findings into the deaths of trafficked persons.

COMMENT | Party's right to opt for Selangor stability but rash in forcing PM-designate issue.

COMMENT | This time though, I am sure the revolt of the Malay masses will take place.

COMMENT | The office-bearers in Umno have become the equivalent of parasitic agents.

UPDATED 1.35PM | Judge Wan Ahmad says he was an active politician, and had served as a deputy minister and senator.

He also denies Nazri Aziz's claim that he and Muhyiddin were the biggest beneficiaries from Najib's donation.   

UPDATED 1.30PM | The result of factionalism from grabbing for party posts, says Hamidah Othman.

He has a major stake in the US$654m hotel, and when sold, his stake will be seized by the US gov’t, US daily reports.

The suspected suicide bomber was born in Manchester in 1994 to parents of Libyan birth.

We only allow the entrepreneurs to be at the business premises at 2.30pm...

YOURSAY | ‘It is more important to be in an Islamic state of being, than being an Islamic state.’

KINIGUIDE | This is to understand what the gov't plans to achieve, and what troubles have developed along the way.

Najib says the NTP has been instrumental in moving nation out of the middle-income trap.

PKR deputy president says this after Syed Saddiq said the decision must be returned to the people.

Soldiers will be sent to key sites in Britain to boost security.

YOURSAY | 'Are we now to suspect the entire UUM academia as a bunch of extremists?'

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Geely is expected to acquire a 49 percent stake instead of a majority stake as previously speculated.

A woman performs the classical Indian dance Bharatanatyam at Masjid Jamek LRT station as part of the Arts on The Move project.